What is another word for rockslides?
Pronunciation: [ɹˈɒksla͡ɪdz] (IPA) 
Rockslides are commonly found in mountainous regions and can pose a significant hazard to travelers and nearby residents. Synonyms for rockslides include landslides, rockfalls, rock avalanches, debris flows, and slope failures. Landslides are the movement of soil or rock downhill due to gravity, whereas rockfalls are the sudden falling of individual rocks or boulders from a steep slope. Rock avalanches occur when larger masses of rock detach from a slope and move rapidly downhill. Debris flows refer to a mixture of water, soil, and rocks that move rapidly down a slope. Slope failures encompass all types of failure involving soil and rock on a slope.
